“Old Virginny” is obsolete, but some Virginians are still in denial. Fortunately, Aneesh Chopra isn’t one of them.

Aneesh previously served as Virginia’s Secretary of Technology under then Governor Tim Kaine, and later as U.S. Technology Officer for President Obama. Both positions reflect his standing as a leader at the forefront of 21st Century technology innovation.

Aneesh has led in showing how technology can better our lives. I am impressed by his ability to take the way of thinking that has made him a national technology leader, and apply it to develop new solutions to challenges we face in Virginia—regardless of whether those challenges involve technology.

We need a level-headed lawyer as Attorney General — one who will refocus the Attorney General’s office on what that office is supposed to do. Mark Herring fills that bill.

Mark has served in the Virginia State Senate since 2006. In this legislative role, he has been a leader in making both state and local governments more accountable to the citizens of Virginia.

In 2012, Mark received a “Champion of Justice” award from the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys for his record of taking on tough issues like designer drugs and protecting victims of domestic violence.